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As the Liverpool team news graphic above shows, it's Alisson in goal, and what looks like a back four of Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong. In midfield, it's Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai, and then Ekitike, Wirtz and Cody Gakpo as the front three. Liverpool fans will hope this team can produce a performance today as Slot's men are still not in the most convincing form despite their recent unbeaten run.

Liverpool are reportedly closely monitoring the situation of their former player Xabi Alonso now that he's just been sacked as Real Madrid manager. The Spanish tactician struggled to make the desired impact upon taking charge at the Bernabeu last summer, despite previously doing such an impressive job at Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, it's also been a frustrating campaign at Anfield, with Arne Slot not doing as well as he did in his first season and possibly coming under growing pressure.

"The answer to the riddle is that Luis Díaz was the best attacker last season. Salah may have broken all the records, but Díaz was persistent in attack, pressed hard, scored goals, and created chances, right? The sale has severely weakened the club," Sturridge said (as captured by Sport Bild). Díaz has been a revelation at Bayern Munich and a near-perfect fit for what the Bavarians' attack needed.

I'm very happy and very excited, I'm looking forward to it. It's been a dream I've had to play in this league and this is a really big club so I'm really happy.

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a return to Anfield in recent months. Liverpool have had a disappointing season so far, and there have been rumours that Arne Slot could be shown the door. They are currently 4th in the league table, and they were expected to fight for the league title. If the Dutchman is shown the door in the near future, Klopp could emerge as a potential candidate.

Liverpool need a quality alternative to Ibrahima Konate, who will be out of contract at the end of the season. He has not signed an extension with the club, and Liverpool need to start planning for alternatives. The Netherlands International could be ideal for them. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. Liverpool have a strong Dutch contingent at the club, and they could play a key role in convincing the player to join.

Liverpool have parted company with their first-team set-piece coach, Aaron Briggs, in response to the issues that have blighted Arne Slot's side this season. Slot has made no secret of his dismay with Liverpool's set-piece failings, at both ends of the pitch, and admitted they were holding back the Premier League champions before Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolves. Wolves' consolation was the 12th goal that Liverpool have conceded from a set-piece in the Premier League this season

The Reds are weighing up whether or not to send Nyoni out on loan for more first-team experience after nine appearances for the club's senior side in the last few seasons. Nyoni, 18, looks like a huge prospect and may well have played more often this season if Arne Slot's side had been in a more comfortable position, but it now looks like a loan might be the best solution for him.

As Virgil van Dijk raised the Premier League trophy on a cool May afternoon at Anfield, the cap was sealed on a serenely glorious season for Liverpool. For sure there had been challenges en route to a 20th league title, but not many, and those that did arise were dealt with in a calm, orderly fashion. The ultimate prize had been captured with minimum sweat.

Richarlison pulled a goal back late on for Tottenham against Liverpool this evening, as we saw a crazy end to the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Xavi Simons was sent off in the first half, giving Spurs a mountain to climb as they took on the Reds with only ten men. Alexander Isak scored early in the second period to give Liverpool the lead, and then immediately went off with what looked potentially like quite a bad injury.

The Athletic Club Bilbao attacker has proven himself for club and country, and the 23-year-old could be the ideal acquisition for Liverpool. He registered 18 goal contributions last season, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He has the quality to develop into a top-class Premier League attacker. He will add pace, flair and unpredictability to the Liverpool attack.